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Living High and Letting Die
Book • 1996
In 'Living High and Letting Die', Peter Unger argues that individuals in affluent societies have a moral duty to make significant sacrifices to mitigate suffering and premature death in less fortunate parts of the world.
He challenges conventional moral intuitions through thought experiments, suggesting that psychological factors often obscure true moral values.
Unger advocates for a more compassionate moral philosophy, emphasizing the need to act in accordance with our moral commitments.
He challenges conventional moral intuitions through thought experiments, suggesting that psychological factors often obscure true moral values.
Unger advocates for a more compassionate moral philosophy, emphasizing the need to act in accordance with our moral commitments.
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Matthew Brensilver in the context of discussing moral incoherence and the ethical implications of global inequality.
Matthew Brensilver in the context of discussing moral incoherence and the ethical implications of global inequality.
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Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
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Dylan Matthews as a book that adds heft to Peter Singer's arguments on effective altruism.
Dylan Matthews as a book that adds heft to Peter Singer's arguments on effective altruism.
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What do we owe future humans?
